Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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